Michael & Joseph
Michael & Joseph
Travel
Traveling to Medellin requires a US Passport.
Where to Stay
Binn Hotel
We’re excited to share that Binn Hotel in Medellín will be our home base for the wedding! All tours and wedding day travel will depart from Binn Hotel. This luxurious hotel combines modern elegance with a tranquil atmosphere. Guests can enjoy beautifully designed rooms, exceptional dining at La Makha, cocktails with city views at Etro Rooftop Bar, and a relaxing spa.
If you want to stay at Binn, we recommend that you book your room early as it is a boutique property that could fill up quickly.
Novotel Medellin El Tesoro
We’re delighted to offer an alternative accommodation option for our wedding guests at Novotel Medellín El Tesoro. Situated in the upscale El Poblado neighborhood, this modern hotel is seamlessly integrated into El Tesoro Shopping Park, providing direct access to a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Guests can unwind in spacious rooms with city or mountain views, enjoy a rooftop pool, and indulge in wellness amenities including a spa, fitness center, and yoga studio. With its prime location and array of amenities, Novotel Medellín El Tesoro offers a comfortable and convenient stay for those joining us to celebrate our special day.
In order to get the preferred rate, you must book directly with the hotel through a WhatsApp chat. I know this is a little weird, but its normal outside the U.S. Use the link below to start the WhatsApp chat. If you need help, please let us know and would be happy to assist you!
Link to start chat: https://wa.link/1k21r5
Booking With Airbnb or Vrbo
Booking a house through a home-sharing app is a great way to have a comfortable, spacious place to stay at a good price. We recommend Airbnb or VRBO. Just be sure to choose a place in El Poblado, which is safe and close to our home base, Binn Hotel. Staying nearby makes it easy to join optional tours and get to the wedding venue on the big day!
Flying to Medellin
Medellin has two airports. International flights fly into Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE).
Major U.S. airlines travel to Medellin from Miami (American Airlines), Houston (United Airlines) and Spirit (Ft. Lauderdale). Avianca is Colombia's major airline and has reliable flights to Medellin as well. You can also choose different airlines based in Latin America that will have connecting flights from the U.S to Medellin including Copa Airlines based in Panama.
We often take a U.S. airline to Miami (Southwest, American or United) and fly to Medellin using Avianca, as it is usually cheaper to do so.
WITHIN 72 HOURS OF YOUR FLIGHT DEPARTURE TO MEDELLIN, YOU MUST FILL OUT THE COLOMBIA IMMIGRATION FORM.
Use the link below:
https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/en/DatosViaje
Once You Arrive in Medellín
You made it to beautiful Medellin, Colombia! After you get off the plane, you will be required to go through Colombian Immigration. Use the foreign visitor's line and have your passport ready.
Once you get through immigration, grab any checked baggage and head to customs. This step is pretty simple. They will put all of your bags through an x-ray machine and you will be on your way.
Transportation from Airport
We have contracted with Feel Medellin to provide transportation options from the airport to where you are staying. As the wedding day approaches, we will provide links to book your ride through Feel Medellin.
Rideshare apps are safe in Medellin. It is recommended that you use Uber as it will require you to use a PIN number to confirm you are in the correct car and allows you to pay for the ride in US dollars.
We do not recommend that you hail a taxi as they can sometimes be pushy and do not have layers of security that Uber provides. If you do so, please make sure that they are accredited with the airport. You can confirm this with the badge they are required to wear while at the airport. Most taxi drivers only speak Spanish and will want to be paid in Colombian Pesos.
The Long Tunnel
The airport is about a 30-45 minute drive to the El Poblado neighborhood, where we request you stay. Heads up - you will be going through the 5 mile long Tunel de Oriente, which is the second longest tunnel in Latin America. Once you get through the tunnel, have your cameras ready, the view into the Aburrá Valley is amazing!